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Thread #23445   Message #2193350
Posted By: Big Al Whittle
14-Nov-07 - 05:57 AM
Thread Name: Distortion of History in Folk Song
Subject: RE: Distortion of History in Folk Song
Lili Marlene was a German song - popular from both wars.. most old people in England know all the words.

and of course it was used for the D Day Dodgers.

A modern folksong? I realise not everyone would agree.